Egypt’s interim leader visits cathedral, talks to Coptic pope

By HAMZA HENDAWI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted: January 6, 2014 at 2:18 a.m.

CAIRO — Egypt’s interim president Sunday made a rare visit to the Coptic pope ahead of this week’s Orthodox Christmas celebrations, underlining efforts by the military-backed government to project an image of inclusion ahead of a crucial referendum later this month.